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Export Preparedness Index 2024: NITI Aayog Rankings

19 January 20261 min read
REPORTS & INDEXESExportPreparednessIndex 2024: NITIAayog Rankings19 January 2026safalsetu.com

Why in the news

NITI Aayog published a state-wise view of export readiness for States and UTs.

Key facts

  • Tied to the USD 1 trillion merchandise exports by 2030 target and Viksit Bharat @2047.
  • Groups: Large States, Small States, North Eastern States, UTs.
  • New in 2024: macroeconomic stability, cost competitiveness, financial access, MSME strength.
PillarWeight
Business Ecosystem40%
Export Infrastructure20%
Policy and Governance20%
Export Performance20%
RankLarge StatesSmall States, NE and UTs
1MaharashtraUttarakhand
2Tamil NaduJammu & Kashmir
3GujaratNagaland
4Uttar PradeshDadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu
5Andhra PradeshGoa

Purpose

To judge strength, resilience and inclusiveness of sub-national export systems and spot policy opportunities.

Exam angle

  • Heaviest pillar: Business Ecosystem.

Test yourself

1. In NITI Aayog's Export Preparedness Index 2024, which pillar carries the highest weight?

Business Ecosystem carries 40%; the other three carry 20% each.

2. Which state topped the Large States category in the Export Preparedness Index 2024?

Maharashtra led, followed by Tamil Nadu and Gujarat.

3. How many indicators does the Export Preparedness Index 2024 framework use?

EPI uses 4 pillars, 13 sub-pillars and 70 indicators.